Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health Therapist provides therapy and psycho-educational services; documents clinical and other patient information and maintains a comprehensive treatment record; communicates verbally and in writing with referral sources, other team members, and treatment reviewers to promote and coordinate treatment; participates in practice development activities; meets clerical/administrative reporting requirements as needed for financial, risk management, and quality improvement activities; and performs other duties as needed. Therapy services are performed at several sites including Burney and Alturas Clinics and at school district campuses. LOCATION IS AT BURNEY CLINIC OR BEAR CREEK OFFICE IN ALTURAS.

Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, group, and/or family therapy services to a wide variety of clients with a broad range of problems, using research based treatment techniques.
• Performs comprehensive client assessments and crisis intervention services.
• Establish relationships with patients and families that encourage an effective use of the therapy process.
• Assists clients in the appropriate use of community resources and performs other case management duties, coordinating the services intra and interdepartmentally.
• Communicates proactively with other providers who share involvement in case or in family treatment.
• Completes treatment plans and related chart/billing forms in compliance with requirements.
• Participates and conducts Quality Improvement/Risk Management objectives and activities.
• Participates in all Behavioral Health Department and monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited graduate program in social work, counseling or psychology.
• Licensed therapist (LCSW/LMFT) or registered intern (ACSW/AMFT) in the State of California.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations (experience working with Native Americans is desirable).
• Two (2) years of therapy experience desired.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to travel for meetings/trainings.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of personal automobile insurance as required by California state law.
• Current CPR certification.
• Indian Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473). In other than above PRHS is an equal opportunity employer.